Albany · Land use · Kennel
Where is a kennel (dog boarding) allowed in Albany?
In Albany, a kennel (dog boarding) is needs a permit in 3 (SC, SPC and CMX, 1 with a condition) and not allowed in 7 (Albany use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Needs a permit: SC, SPC and CMX
- Not allowed: R-1, R-2, R-3, R-4, RHD, PF and WF
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the Albany Municipal Code use tables (read October 2026). Base zones only. General information, not legal advice — check with the city before you apply.
Zones where a kennel (dog boarding) can go
Albany's code calls this use “a) Animal boarding”. Each row links to the use table it comes from. A zone marked “see note” has a condition in the code, for example upper floors only or a larger lot.
| Zone | Status | Code |
|---|---|---|
| SC Solano Commercial | Needs an use permit (major) | § 20.12 |
| SPC San Pablo Commercial | Needs a minor use permit — see note Note 14: Except for Home Occupations pursuant to Subsection 20.20.040 , on an opportunity site identified in the Housing Element, these uses are permitted on the ground-floor only. Additionally, new projects on lots that total 20,000 sq. ft. or greater shall provide ground-floor commercial uses of at least 8,000 sq. ft. and at least 50-foot depths. Reductions in this floor area requirement and depth may be permitted subject to approval of a Conditional Use Permit by the Planning & Zoning Commission. | § 20.12 |
| CMX Commercial Mixed Use | Needs a minor use permit | § 20.12 |
Zones where it is not allowed
What else applies
- Overlay zones and specific plans can change the answer for a lot.
Other uses in Albany
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have a kennel (dog boarding) in the SC zone in Albany?
Only with an use permit (major). Albany's use table lists it that way in SC (Solano Commercial) (§ 20.12).
Can I have a kennel (dog boarding) in the R-1 zone in Albany?
No. Albany's use table does not allow it in R-1 (Residential Single Family) (§ 20.12).
General information, not legal advice.
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